FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE            Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Volunteers Needed for Planting Day

ROCKFORD, IL - On Saturday, June 13th, from 8:00am-2:00pm,  

a giant volunteer planting effort will take place.  Over 100 volunteers are needed that day and a light lunch will be served.
 

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden received a grant of $23,500 from the CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up program in the U.S.

The funds will be used to establish a 13,000-square-foot perennial floral display for visitors to enjoy. Grant recipients were chosen on the basis of criteria developed by America in Bloom and were based on planned positive outcomes in the community, community engagement and long term sustainability of plants.

 

The Contemporary Perennial Garden will be established on the hill directly behind the Visitor's Center and in perfect view of the Gallery, a large banquet room for weddings and meetings.  Noted plantsman and designer, Roy Diblik, has planned the "Know Maintenance" site with 4,000 perennials, strategically placed for minimal weed invasion and optimal beauty.  Mr. Diblik will be present Saturday to lead the planting effort. 

 

For more details, contact Sarah Lambert, Volunteer Coordinator at 815-965-8146.  Volunteers may register at  http://vols.pt/D6Cgdj